Calhoun, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Calhoun: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Calhoun and Gordon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gordon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gordon County compares with Georgia
Gordon County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gordon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gordon County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Gordon County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Calhoun: I-75 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Calhoun since 2015.
Overview
Gordon County has recorded 789 truck crashes since 2015, with 312 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Calhoun had 221 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gordon County numbers.
57% of truck crash reports in Gordon County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Calhoun with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-140 (2), Hall Memorial Road Nw (1) and S Holcomb Rd Sw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Calhoun fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gordon County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gordon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| Hall Memorial Road Nw | 1 |
| S Holcomb Rd Sw | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-139 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Sr-53Sp | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gordon County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-53 | 8 |
| Us 41 Hwy Ne | 8 |
| I-75N Mm312 | 4 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| S Mm321 | 3 |
| I-75S Mm316 X2[Newtown Rd] | 3 |
| I-75 South Mm 318 | 3 |
Calhoun at a glance
| Population | 19,592 |
| Land area | 16.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,171 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gordon County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 56 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 54 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 74 | +35% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 74 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Calhoun
How many truck crashes happen in Calhoun?
Gordon County has had 789 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 312 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Calhoun?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Calhoun: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Calhoun?
Truck crashes in Gordon County peak in February, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Calhoun?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Gordon County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Calhoun compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 109.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gordon County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Calhoun?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.